Types of Driver’s License Issued in the Philippines

If you are interested in pursuing a career as a public utility vehicle driver in the Philippines, what you will need is neither a student driver’s permit nor a non-professional driver’s license but a professional driver’s license. This is needed by drivers who operate vehicles that weigh more than 4600 kilograms like bulldozers and other heavy construction vehicles.

To apply for this license, you will need to be at least 18 years old, medical certificate from any government accredited doctor or, for military personnel, valid AFP/PNP Organic personnel ID, negative drug test result from a DOH certified drug testing facility, clearance certificate from either NBI, court or commanding officer (applicable only for medical personnel). Compared to the written examination of the non-professional license, a professional license required you to answer 60 random questions with a passing score of 45. The questionnaire can either be in English or Tagalog.

International License

An international license is issued to permanent residents of the Philippines who would like to drive a vehicle in other countries aside from Australia and Spain (these two countries permit Filipinos to operate vehicles under either professional or non-professional cars). The requirements are two photocopies of your current driver’s license and two 2×2 pictures with white background.

Conductor’s License

This type of license is released to bus conductors only. This is given to them to verify their competence towards the security of the bus’s passengers. The process of obtaining this license has almost the same process as the application for a professional driver’s license but do note that instead of the usual 60 items, the applicant will need to answer only 20 questions. Qualified for this license are conductors who can or cannot drive.

When it comes to driving, always follow the rules to avoid mishaps and complicated lawsuits. Remember to renew it at least a month before the expiration to avoid unneeded hassle and stress.

Key Takeaway

To legally drive a vehicle, it is important to learn about the rules of the road in order to ensure not just your safety, but also the safety of people around you. It is important to understand the difference between professional and non-professional driver’s license due to the varying processes of its application. Safely operate your respective vehicle by getting the right license. Study well in order to pass the tests needed to receive these types of drivers license.